Shure Beta 56A

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Specifications

The Shure Beta 56®A microphone has a frequency response specifically tailored for drums and instruments. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain-before-feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise.

 A built–in dynamic locking stand adapter with an integral XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone securely in place, even if it is struck by a drumstick. Typical Beta 56A applications include close miking of tom–toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass instruments, and woodwinds.

 

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Tech Sheet

Type

Dynamic (moving coil)

Frequency Response

50 to 16,000 Hz

 NOTE: The curve below shows on­axis response at a distance of 2 feet from a uniform sound source. Your response may vary, depending on microphone position.

Polar Pattern

Supercardioid, rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency

Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)

Open Circuit Voltage -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV)

(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)

Impedance

Rated impedance is 150 ohms (290 ohms actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z

Polarity

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3

Connector

Three-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)

Case

Silver blue enamel-painted die cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel mesh grille

Adjustable, Locking Stand Adapter

Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degrees with standard 5/8"-27 thread

Net Weight

468 grams (16.7 oz)